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Transition Town Brixton (UK) launches its own currency

Submitted by James Samuel on 29 August 2009 - 9:53am | Story

Rock legend David Bowie and comedian Chris Morris are among the faces that could grace the notes of a local currency being launched in Lambeth to boost trade. The former Lambeth residents are on a shortlist of famous names that could grace the "Brixton Pound” currency, being launched on September 17. » Read more

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Book review: Healthy money, healthy planet

Submitted by Rimu on 23 February 2009 - 12:13pm | Blog entry

The first 1/4 of this book spends some time explaining how our current money system works and spelling out some of the implications: eternal debt, pressure to exploit more and more natural resources and concentration of wealth and power. » Read more

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Lewes Pound launches 9th September!

Submitted by James Samuel on 12 September 2008 - 8:52am | updated 12 Sep 2008 | Story

Starts with an interview with Rob Hopkins, then the local Mayor at the launch of the Lewes Pound. They filled the hall and made it clear - this is a new moment in our history together. Want some inspiration? Click play...

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